This book will introduce you to one of the most scenic and unspoiled areas in the Southern Appalachians. 123 miles of wilderness trails in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. Up-to-date directions, including the new Cherohala and Overhill Skyways. Features 30 detailed trail write-ups, updated and revised, 6 trailhead area maps and two regional maps. Easy-to-use information boxes, including length, difficulty rating and access. Descriptions of the area¿s diverse flora and fauna, with botanical drawings.